Green Bean Farro Salad
This hearty green bean farro salad recipe includes tangy feta cheese and a simple oil and vinegar dressing for a good and good for you side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup farro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add green beans. Simmer for three minutes until they are crisp-tender (or 4-5 minutes if you like them softer), then drain and run them under cool water so they stop cooking.
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and add farro and salt. Cover the pot, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until farro is tender, adding a little more water if it needs it. Drain.
- Place green beans and farro in a mixing bowl. Add vinegar and olive oil and toss.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Add crumbled feta cheese and give one more gentle toss. Grind a little more pepper on top and serve either warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Farro: Look for this nutty whole grain near the rice in your supermarket. You can also substitute brown rice or barley if you like.
- Feta Cheese: This salty, tangy cheese is usually in the fancy cheese section. We like to use a block instead of the already crumbled kind for the freshest flavor.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is a rich, slightly sweet Italian vinegar made from cooked grape juice that’s aged to develop its deep, tangy flavor. Look for it with the vinegars and olive oils in your store.
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/green-bean-farro-salad/